This week we bring you a selection of French films from recent decades, ranging from the comical to the sensual and featuring a variety of award-winning European talent. The Forbidden Woman (dir. Philippe Harel, France) A […]
French films
As well as being an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, international cinema can be an excellent means of absorbing the language of another nation while helping viewers to understand the cultural context that surrounds it. So for this Bastille Day, […]
By Jessica Duncanson Shubbak Festival interview Bloody Beans is an experimental take on the Algerian War, which sees the conflict played out by a group of vibrant children. Incorporating unique lighting and sound, the film is […]
By Jessica Duncanson Since the silent era, style has been a crucial part of cinema’s expression. From high-class glamour to gruesome horror costumes, cinematic fashion has been notable for its boldness, uniqueness, as well as its […]
By David Pountain European Film Market review Director: Stephan Streker A disquieting tale of clashing values and cultural tradition, Stephan Streker’s A Wedding (aka Noces) harbours an underlying fatalism that grants anxious mood and purpose to even […]
By Jessica Duncanson Watch French films on FilmDoo From the New Wave era to the present day, these ten French films deal with love in all its complexity and unpredictability. These works remind us that […]